CULTIVATING A LIFE OF PRAYER: FROM STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH Prayer and personal devotion are intended to be wellsprings of spiritual nourishment, moments when we draw near to God for refreshment, guidance, and renewal. Yet for many believers, this sacred practice has become a source of struggle rather than strength, leaving them burdened with guilt and…
THOUGHT PATTERN AND THE RELIGIOUS MINDSET Jesus Christ said of the Pharisees: “You Make the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.” Mark 7:13This exploration of transformative thinking would be incomplete without addressing one of the most insidious obstacles to spiritual growth…
BY ISAIAH-PHILLIPS AKINTOLA THOUGHT PATTERN AND THE RELIGIOUS MINDSET Jesus Christ said of the Pharisees: “You Make the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.” Mark 7:13This exploration of transformative thinking would be incomplete without addressing one of the most insidious obstacles…
The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God’s kingdom purposes…
Consider Daniel’s story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel’s persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it’s a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God’s will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.
By Isaiah-Phillips Akintola THOUGHT PATTERN AND THE RELIGIOUS MINDSET Jesus Christ said of the Pharisees: “You Make the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.” Mark 7:13This exploration of transformative thinking would be incomplete without addressing one of the most insidious obstacles…
THOUGHT PATTERN AND THE RELIGIOUS MINDSET Jesus Christ said of the Pharisees: “You Make the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.” Mark 7:13This exploration of transformative thinking would be incomplete without addressing one of the most insidious obstacles to spiritual growth…
By Isaiah-Phillips Akintola THOUGHT PATTERN AND THE RELIGIOUS MINDSET Jesus Christ said of the Pharisees: “You Make the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.” Mark 7:13This exploration of transformative thinking would be incomplete without addressing one of the most insidious obstacles…
In Mark 7:13, Jesus delivered a bold and penetrating statement that challenged the entire leadership order of His day. His words to the Pharisees and elders were uncompromising: “You make the word of God of no effect because of your tradition which you have handed down.” This declaration provides crucial insight into how religious mindsets operate and perpetuate themselves across generations.
